Dear James: My son just left for college, and his bedroom walls are pretty worn with quite a few holes. What are some tips to repair them so they look like new? — Lyle H. Dear Lyle: Most homes today ...

Other than dings with the vacuum, moving things around, or mounting art and fixtures, drywall damage will occur. Water damage, stress cracks, and settling also cause drywall damage. Stress cracks are ...

Everyone at one time or another will be faced with damaged drywall that needs repair. Whether it is because a well intended friend helping you move furniture drives the corner of a dresser through the ...

The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...

If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

How to Fix Small Drywall Cracks To fix a hairline crack in drywall, you don’t need a lot of time, effort, or money. Here’s how to do it step by step: Prepare the Surface: Clean the crack by wiping it ...

If you’re moving pictures around your home or moving out of a rental, then you likely have more than a few nail holes to fill ...

Installing drywall anchors is pretty straightforward, right? First, choose a drywall anchor that’s rated to handle the weight ...

One common DIY pitfall is the dreaded loose-fitting anchor. Those little plastic inserts, often included with self-assembly furniture, are essential for keeping items like shelves and armoires ...